Troy-Bilt TB280ES Manuel D’Utilisation

4. 

The rope guide is attached to the right side of the upper 

handle. Loosen the wing knob which secures the rope 

guide. See Fig. 3-6.

a.  Hold blade control against upper handle.
b.  Slowly pull starter rope handle from engine and slip 

starter rope into the rope guide.  See Fig. 3-6.

c.  Tighten rope guide wing knob.
d.  Use cable tie(s) to secure cable(s) to lower handle.

1. 

Follow steps below to assemble the grass catcher (if needed). 

Make certain bag is turned right side out before assembling 

(warning label will be on the outside).

a.  Place bag over frame so that its black plastic side is 

at the bottom.

2. 

Remove the T-bolts from the handle brackets as shown in Fig. 

3-3.

3. 

Follow the steps below to complete handle assembly:

a.  Pull upward on the handle until holes in lower handle 

(shown in Fig. 3-3 deck cutaway) line up with holes 

in handle bracket. See Fig. 3-4.

NOTE: When pulling upward on handle, make sure to not 

pull handle all the way out. 

b.  Insert the T-bolts removed earlier through the handle 

brackets and lower handle and tighten securely to 

secure the handle in place. See Fig. 3-4.

c.  Reattach wing nuts and carriage bolts removed 

earlier into lower holes of handle as shown in Fig. 

3-5.